Finding the Third Proportional to 94,692 and 204,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,692 and 204,072 is: 439,798.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,692 : 204,072 = 204,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,692/204,072 = 204,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,692x = 204,072 × 204,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,692x = 41,645,381,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,645,381,184/94,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,798.31
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